KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
• Experienced in Company Directorship, General Management, Team Leadership and Company Foundation.
• Extremely well educated with multiple University Degrees and Professional Association Accreditation.
• Experienced in acting as Principal Consultant to lead and facilitate large project consultant groups.
• Experienced in planning / briefing marketing campaigns.
• Experienced in
forging and maintaining relationship with online, print and web design.
• Experienced in dealing with Ad Agencies and major development promotion.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Experienced in handling exhibitions & organizing events.
• Strong organizational skills and communication skills.
• Excellent team player; flexible and able to work independently and collaboratively or lead organizations or teams within such.
• Demonstrated ability to organize time and schedules.
• Excellent telephone manner & approachable demeanor. EXPERIENCE
1998 to 2014
The Group Development Consultants Pty Ltd – Australia & Philippines
Founding Director/General Manager/Architect
The Group - Development Consultants Pty Ltd is a multi-disciplinary company offering clients a full range of project management, development, marketing and architectural services. Architects and Managers based in Brisbane, Queensland, The Group formed in 1998 and was incorporated in 2002
EXPERTISE:
• Feasibility Studies (Fin & Best Use)
• Development Planning & Design
• Master planning
• Development Approval services
• Tender Negotiations
• Project management
• Presentations
• Concept planning
• Landscape design & documentation
• Interior Design
• Consultant co-ordination
• Contract Administration
• Documentation Services
• Development Marketing
ROLE of General Manager
• Financial Control, Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Business Planning and Strategic Development
• Sales & Marketing, Advertising and Promotion
• Procurement Management
• Tender Coordination
• Presentation and Competition Coordination
• Task Allocation, Human Resources, Hiring, Firing and Training
• International relations & Travel
• Competition Submission and Presentations Coordination
• Customer Relations
• Staff Management
• Insurance Management
• Client Liaison
EXPERIENCE
2011 to 2013
Sealey Australia Pty Ltd – Sealey Australia & New Zealand
Director/General Manager
Importer and Distributor of Sealey Solar Hybrid electrical appliances and refrigeration equipment for Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, PNG, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia. EXPERTISE:
• General Manager
• Financial Control, Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Sales & Marketing, Advertising and Promotion
• Procurement Management
• Tender Coordination
• Presentation and Competition Coordination
• Task Allocation & Supervision
• Human Resources, Hiring, Firing and Training
• Distribution Network creation
• Importing and Exporting
• International relations
• Exhibitions and Presentations Coordination
• Fleet Management
• Inventory Management
• International Travel and Product Sourcing
• International Currency and Foreign Exchange
• Customer Relations
• Staff Management
2008 to 2010
PFC Developments Pty Ltd – Australia
Co-Director
A Building and Marketing company. Development, Land Holdings and Building Arm for Residential Development and Sales. EXPERTISE:
• General Manager
• Property Development
• Government and Regulatory approvals
• Business Registration and Administration
2000 to 2000
Woods Bagot – International Company (based in Sydney and Brisbane Offices)
Expert Consultant – Delivery Systems and Quality Assurance
Engaged to oversee and improve existing business systems and advise of areas of potential improvement with suggested implementation initiatives. EXPERTISE:
• Delivery management
• Systems Implementation
• Quality Assurance
• BIM and Building Simulation, Facility management systems
• Team Leader
1998 to 2000
Biscoe Wilson Architects – Australia
CAD Manager/Team Leader/ Project Manager
Architectural Company overseeing Hotel, Shopping Centre and Multi-Residential projects to national clients.
1998 to 1999
University of Queensland – Australia
Associate Lecturer
Lecturer of Architecture, Interior Design and Document Delivery.
1998 to 1999
Queensland University of Technology – Australia
Part-time Lecturer
Lecturer of Architecture, Interior Design and Document Delivery.
1997 to 1999
Australian ArchiCAD User Group
Founding President (Organization)
ArchiCAD is software related to the Building Simulation, Facility Management, Design and Construction of major projects including health, hospitality, industrial, commercial, retail and residential projects.
1996 to 1998
Arkhefield
CAD Manager
Computer Aided Design and Documentation Delivery Manager. EDUCATION
1993 to 1995
University of Tasmania, Australia
Bachelor of Environment Design
> Environmental Design, Ecologically Sustainable principals, Communication, Historical Theory and application.
1996 to 1998
Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)
> Architectural Design, Practice Management, Business Law, Professional Studies, Communication and Marketing, Liability and Contractual Law.
2001 to 2003
Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Graduate Certificate of Property Economics
> Property Economics, Marketability Reporting, Market Research, Financial Feasibilities, Finance Management, Insurance and Liability, Cashflow Management, Advertising and Promotion. SKILLS & EXPERTISE
I am an expert at many software applications. These include all major brands and sub-brands of Adobe Publishing & Design Software, Microsoft Packages and Operating Systems, Financial Software packages, CRM, CAD, BIM, FRM, Project Planning, Resource Management, Facilities Management and Web Publishing.
